Aaaah, January. A fresh new year. I always feel renewed and inspired to get more organized as we hit this time of year. Do you?
Okay, so far, I don't have a long history of success in this area, but I attribute it to two things. First, there is the concept that I was born messy. You see, I have a theory that we are all either born messy or born neat. I see this in myself, and in my children. If you are born neat, organization comes quite naturally. Socks in one drawer, undies in another. If you're born messy, well, it's a completely foreign concept, and therefore, it's an uphill battle.
The second excuse is that I like to think that I am a "creative type". (oh come on now, haven't you heard the saying that "creative minds are seldom tidy"?) I also am easily distracted when I get to working on a project and I throw all caution (and order) to the wind. I get on a roll and it looks like a tornado ripped through the room. I actually worry some times that if I were to die suddenly, and my kids had to get into my home, they would declare to one another, "Oh my gosh! Her home's been ransacked!" It's that bad sometimes. Really.(Ya, I'm that messy creative.)
Putting my excuses aside, I am trying, once again, at the dawning of a fresh new year, to become more organized, or at least to become more able to find the important stuff when needed. With this being said, I was thrilled the day I found this little gem at one of the local thrift shops. I was even more thrilled to see the $10 price tag. I'll be changing out the red pull handle for a more appropriate one, and adding a sweet little tag in the file name holder bracket, and it will be just perfect. (and I'll share pictures once it's made over)
Just look at this baby. A drawer for files. A lift up lid to house more files. It's a virtual filing mecca I swear. I'd tell you I won't ever be able to fill it, but we'd both know that's a lie. I bet I have this baby crammed full of ideas from magazines, recipes and oh-so-terribly-important papers by mid March. Oh, and did you notice the wheels? It's movable!
Notice the fabulous matching folders I got on sale at the good ol' O-Depot. (ooh, I love the idea of it all softly colorized and looking so charming) This is the year I'm going to get myself organized...wish me luck.
